Aerostat Operator I

** Position is currently unfunded and contingent based upon contract award.  Assignment location will vary.**

Aerostat Operators provide Operations and Sustainment (O&S) support for the Persistent Surveillance Systems – Tethered (PSS-T) program in CONUS site locations.   PSS-T is comprised of former Persistent Ground Surveillance System (PGSS) and Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Aerostat Operators/User-level maintainers will participate in the overall, hands-on operation of the aerostat system including launch, in-flight, recovery, and moored activities.  
• Candidates will perform all functions to operate the PGSS/PTDS, an aerostat mounted  Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, its Mobile Mooring Platform  (MMP), Sensor Payload(s), communications and navigation systems as well as associated support equipment (Boom Lift, Forklift, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), and Electrical Power Generators).
• Candidate will perform User-level maintenance functions include performing hands-on Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), troubleshooting, removing and replacing Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), and removing and replacing payloads.
• Candidates must possess a diverse range of skills with the ability to quickly adapt to new situations.  Tasks will be performed under the direction of higher classified technicians and/or site personnel.   

Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A two-year associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college can substitute for work experience.
• Must have an active Secret US Government Clearance.  Note:   US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must have successfully completed TCOM Aerostat operator training in the 22m or 34m aerostat system at YPG or E-City training sites.
• Knowledge of and experience in the operations of hardware systems and components. 
• Experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems and individual components. 
• Ability to perform routine system maintenance and analysis functions including hardware configurations; adding, removing and replacing hardware components; use of  hardware and software diagnostic testing tools; reading of electronic circuit schematics; and repairing printed circuit boards.  
• At least one (1) year previous Aerostat experience OR two (2) years of experience in the following areas may be substituted in lieu of aerostat experience.

Electrical Maintenance Mechanic      

• Possess at least two (2) years aerostat experience as an operator at the 20 series level or greater from Army MOS 35F (Intelligence Analyst), 35G (Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst), 35H (Common Ground System Analyst), 96R (Ground Surveillance Systems Operator), 96U (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator), or military branch equivalent.
• Two years of hands-on experience in performing operations and maintenance tasks either on an AEROSTAT system or a related industry/military equivalent is required.
• Must be qualified at the 10 series or greater level (via military or civilian technical schools) is required.
• Ability to read electronic schematics.
• O&M of electro-mechanical equipment to include one or more of the following:
• Hydraulic/servo valves
• Hydraulic actuators, control systems
• Test and diagnostic equipment

Networking, IT & information systems Two years’ experience is required. Must be qualified at the 10 series or greater level; MOS 25B/F or other military branch equivalent or industry occupational specialties as a CISCO Network Administrator; Army MOS 25L/N or other military branch equivalent or industry occupational specialties as a Network Installation (BICSI or Network + or Comp T Certification) will be considered. CCIE certification with fiber optic certification is preferred.

Mechanical Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance with qualifications at the 10 series or greater from U.S.